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Manitoga or “place of the great spirit” is a living establishment that famous American industrial designer Russel Wright spent 30 years building.
The 75-acre property situated on the site of a former quarry served as the canvas for his art and imagination.
He created a 30-foot waterfall, moved boulders, filled ponds, and built a house called Dragon Rock that is considered a superb example of the 50s Organic Modern architecture.
He seamlessly blended the interior with the exterior by using natural materials from the surrounding area while building the house to create a dramatic home and a studio.
Both the house and gardens are open to the public through organized tours.
Address: Manitoga - The Russel Wright Design Center, 584 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524, 845-424-3812
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